I run for a Div I (college) cross country program, and our coach has us do squats and bench pressing. My high school coach had us lift much lesser weight and more reps. I'm having a hard time adjusting to the MUCH heavier weights that we're lifting now and the power moves. What is better-the lighter and more reps or heavier and less reps? Does anyone know what other weight lifting programs that other college cross country teams use? Thanks!!!
why dont you just think a little more outside the square, and combine both. Lift heavy weights (minimal number) for pure strength, combined with the same excercise, where you can then lift lighter with a higher rep, for endurance. All running is a combination of strength and endurance on a muscular level, depending on your event, you can be more specific on what numbers and excercises you do.
Simple.
listen to your coach, thats the best advice i can give you....
overreactor wrote:
listen to your coach, thats the best advice i can give you....
sure, cause all coaches, know everything about everything - they have no frailties, and are always right.
Please, dont tell me you are that knaive.
it's better to be naive and believe in what you're doing than think you know it all and doubt your training.
Lift the weights and tough it out, buy some muscle and fitness magazine, best one out there, it will help keep injuries away and keep your core strength intact, I stopped lifting after graduating college, injuries have hurt 2 of my last 3 running years, what did I do? Hit THE GYM!